Global Ethyl Lactate Market Size Was $426 Million in 2023

Ethyl acetate is an organic compound with the chemical formula CH3COOC2H5. It is an ester with a functional group - COO -, which can be regarded as the product of the hydroxyl group in the carboxyl group of acetic acid being replaced by an ethoxy group.

Ethyl acetate is a colorless transparent liquid with a fruity aroma, slightly soluble in water, and easily soluble in organic solvents such as ethanol and ether. It is an important organic chemical raw material and industrial solvent. Ethyl acetate has a wide range of industrial applications, mainly used in the manufacturing of coatings, paints, inks, and other products. It can also be used as an organic solvent, extractant, and spice. In addition, ethyl acetate can also be used to synthesize other organic compounds, such as reacting with sodium hydroxide to produce sodium acetate and ethanol.

Segmented Market Analysis

From the perspective of subdivision types, ethyl acetate can be divided into four categories based on its different uses and quality standards: food grade, pharmaceutical grade, industrial grade, and electronic grade. Among them, industrial-grade ethyl acetate and food-grade ethyl acetate dominate the market. According to our research data, the market size of these two segmented products was $172 million and $163 million respectively in 2023, with market shares of 40.38% and 38.06%.

Global Ethyl Lactate Market Size and Share by Region/Country in 2023

Types

Market Size (Million USD)

Market Share

Food Grade

163

38.06%

Pharmaceutical Grade

60

14.08%

Industrial Grade

172

40.38%

Electronic Grade

30

7.04%

Source: www.globalmarketmonitor.com

Overview of Market Development and Market Analysis in Major Regions/Countries
Ethyl acetate, as an important organic chemical raw material, is widely used in industries such as coatings, paints, inks, adhesives, leather, explosives, dyes, pharmaceuticals, and pesticides. In recent years, with the recovery of the global economy and the continuous development of the chemical industry, the demand for ethyl acetate in the market has shown a steady growth trend. According to our data, the global consumption of ethyl acetate in 2023 was 146.5k tons, and the market size was $426 million.
In the coming years, with the advancement of technology and the improvement of environmental requirements, the production of ethyl acetate will be more efficient and environmentally friendly, further promoting the development of the market. In addition, the rise of emerging markets will also bring new development opportunities to the ethyl acetate market. It is expected that by 2028, the global consumption of ethyl acetate will reach 200.8k tons, and the market size is expected to continue to increase to $572 million.
From a regional perspective, currently, the global ethyl acetate market is mainly concentrated in North America, Europe, and the Asia Pacific region. Among them, the Asia Pacific region is the largest consumer market, with a global share of over 40%. From a national perspective, China is the world's largest consumer of ethyl acetate. According to the data, the consumption of ethyl acetate in China was 29.7k tons in 2023, accounting for 20.27% of the global total consumption.
Global Ethyl Lactate Consumption Forecast and Proportion by Region/Country 

Global Ethyl Lactate Consumption Forecast and Proportion by Region/Country
Source: www.globalmarketmonitor.com

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